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Updated · CBS New York · Oct 22
Zelenskyy Says Russian Cluster Strikes Kill 4, Injure 34 After Peace Talks
Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Oct 22

Zelenskyy Says Russian Cluster Strikes Kill 4, Injure 34 After Peace Talks

3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Oct 22

Summary

  • Four people were killed and 34 injured, including five children, in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv and 12 other Ukrainian regions, with Zelenskyy accusing Moscow of using three ballistic missiles with cluster warheads.
  • Zelenskyy said the missiles detonated in the air and scattered bomblets across a 400-meter area, hitting Kyiv's Pechersk district and damaging monastery buildings, homes, shops, cafes and other civilian infrastructure.
  • The attacks came hours after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin, prompting Zelenskyy to argue Russia's conduct showed "no real change" despite fresh peace proposals under Kremlin review.
  • Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 808 Ukrainian drones overnight, including more than 600 aimed at Moscow, while Ukraine says Russian attacks have hit 170 energy sites since Oct. 11.
  • The renewed bombardment adds pressure on Washington after Zelenskyy urged Donald Trump to supply interceptor missiles if he cannot restrain Putin; Marco Rubio said U.S. support is constrained by other commitments and domestic needs.

Insights

Why did a massive cluster munition strike on Kyiv's historic sites immediately follow high-level diplomatic talks in Moscow?
What hidden message lies behind the simultaneous destruction of ancient monasteries and modern security headquarters during the latest drone swarms?
How will the devastating use of cluster bombs on UNESCO heritage sites reshape international laws regarding non-signatory nations?